Travel sized products for the holiday season
By Neela Banerjee | AsianWeek
“Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go ….”
Yes, the holiday season is upon us and whether you are taking a sleigh ride over to visit family or just taking advantage of the time off to go somewhere tropical, odds are many of you are going to be traveling. With holiday travel comes a slew of difficulties — traffic, delays, over-booked airlines — but, have no fear, there are a plethora of products out there to make your travels that much easier. This month we thought we’d check some out for you.
Do-it-yourself Toiletry Kit: Personally, I’ve used the same brand of shampoo for the past six years and can’t really do without it, but the company just doesn’t make those nifty travel sizes. So, I’m either reduced to plastic bagging my bottles up for the trip — taking up extra room and risking a spill, or suffering through a trip filled with bad hair days when I have to subject myself to hotel shampoos or friends who don’t believe in conditioner. The answer is the Nalgene Travel Kit: this six bottle, two jar kit can carry shampoo, conditioner, body soap, saline solution, talcum powder and your favorite body lotion. Plus, the Nalgene brand — famous for their durable water bottles and other camping supplies — is leak-proof. Never spend money on generic travel cosmetics again with this nifty pack. The Nalgene kit is just $9.85 from www.magellans.com.
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Waterfalls and Slot Machines in the Sky: We all know how stressful holiday traveling can be: crying babies, cramped seating, the thought of facing your family for four whole days. But those few hours on the plane can be fun and relaxing with a few simple products. For instance, the Tranquility Sound Machine can take you away to a tropical rainforest or even help you meditate with the amplified sound of a beating heart. This simple, palm-sized walkman and headset can even be attached to speakers if you want to spread the peace. The sounds of “sunrise” and “summer,” along with six other natural selections, are just $28 from www.travelproducts.com.
But if you are looking for more fun and excitement for the plane ride, and want to practice for that upcoming New Year’s trip to Vegas, then go for the hand-held Casino Game, $10, from www.travelproducts.com. With a pack of cards, you can play up to five games: blackjack, poker, baccarat, slot machine and deuces. You may not be a high-roller, but you can pretend with this nifty device.
Are Those Candles in Your Pocket, or Are You Just Excited to See Me?: Off to see a lover for the holidays? Don’t let the baggage restriction restrict your romance — the Travel Size Erotic Aroma Candles Kit will get you in the mood anywhere. Light up the Orange Cream (smells just like juicy oranges and fresh cream), Sex on the Beach (a tangy, fruity mix of pineapple and peach) or Honey Dew Me (sweet, ripe honeydew melon) — or you can do all three at once. The candle kit also makes a great gift at just $21.95 from www.mypleasure.com. |
